Known as an Icon for Democracy, Martin Luther King, Jr. took on many roles, peacefully. As an American Baptist minister, activist, humanitarian, and leader in civil rights, King was a true “Word Warrior.” He championed non-violent civil disobedience to create monumental change often calling upon his Christian beliefs in leading a peaceful uprising against racial inequality. And […]

I have read that women are conditioned (more so than men) to please others from a very early age. It is ingrained in us: if you want to be liked…you should be a pleaser. People pleasers want everyone around them to be happy and will go out of their way, discarding their personal feelings, to keep […]

I am interested in everything. You name it, I’m curious. Even a new word can strike my fancy. While on the Island of Bali, a few weeks ago with my ultimate concierge, I learned the word antifragility, not easily broken or damaged. A woman who has an antifragile mindset is not easily broken. She knows […]

As we were packing to leave Bali, my ultimate concierge and I started talking about the most interesting places we have slept on our world travels. Then, the subject turned to interesting people we have met. The topic came up because we never imagined ourselves waking up in a charming Shangri-La rice paddy! My husband […]

By guest contributor Barbara Boxer My husband and I have a delicious six-year-old Granddaughter. She is the apple of our eyes. When our little darling sleeps over, we are under strict instructions to have her in bed by 7:30 p.m. We usually manage to get her into bed close to 7:30 p.m. and she goes right to […]